DORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pike County school district, located in Dorton, KY with about 299 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Dorton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dorton Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in the rural community of Dorton, Kentucky, serving the students of Pike County. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education and social development within a close-knit environment. The school is part of the Pike County School District and is committed to providing a structured learning experience that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school’s academic culture is focused on fostering student growth through core curriculum standards while utilizing the resources provided by the state and local district. Being situated in a remote area of Eastern Kentucky, Dorton Elementary plays a vital role in local life, often emphasizing community involvement and personal attention for its students. While it maintains a traditional educational approach, the school continuously works to support the specific needs of families in the Dorton area through its faculty and administrative programming.

For more information, contact Dorton Elementary School at (606) 639-2832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.